Football Rumours on Sunday 17th February 2013

Liverpool have been told they can sign Anderlecht attacker Lucas Biglia, 27, for £4.5m in the summer despite the Argentine being valued at £8m.
( The Sun )

The Reds are fearing players like star striker Luis Suarez, 26, could leave the club in the summer.
( Sunday Mirror )

Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers is planning to bring his captain from Swansea, Ashley Williams, to Anfield. The 28-year-old centre-back could be a replacement for Jamie Carragher, 35, who retires at the end of the season.
( Daily Post )

Following the season-ending injury to Diego Milito, Italian giants Inter are planning to tempt former Manchester United striker Ruud van Nistelrooy, 36, out of retirement.
( Sport Mediaset )

Free agent James McFadden is expected to complete a return to Motherwell and may even feature in Tuesday's match against Dundee United.
( The Sun )

Celtic manager Neil Lennon expects "one or two" of his current squad to seek a move this summer but is hopeful Gary Hooper will not be one of them.
( Sunday Herald )

OTHER GOSSIP

Manchester United top scorer Robin van Persie, 29, has told manager Sir Alex Ferguson he does not want to be rested for Monday's FA Cup fifth round game against Reading despite the club's packed fixture list.
( Mail on Sunday )

Chelsea manager Rafa Benitez had a dressing room row with captain John Terry, 32, after the Blues' defeat by Newcastle on 2 February.
( The Sun )

However, Benitez is set to recall Terry for Sunday's FA Cup clash with Brentford according to other reports.
( The Observer )

Manchester City goalkeeper Joe Hart, 25, admits he could be dropped from their starting line-up.
( Sunday Express )

Manchester City will only offer a 12-month contract extension to Yaya Toure, 29, unless he promises to quit playing international football. The midfielder has missed parts of the last two seasons because of competing in the Africa Cup of Nations for Ivory Coast.
( Sunday Mirror )

Wigan manager Roberto Martinez, 39, is Everton's first choice to replace David Moyes if the 49-year-old declines to agree to stay at the club beyond this summer when his deal expires.
( Sunday People )